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USB charger Chargerate — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01460/24
Summary
The insulation between the primary and the secondary circuit is inadequate. A user can access live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 62368-1 and EN 50075:
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Product
USB charger — Chargerate
- Brand
- Chargerate
- Name / model
- BK-375
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- USB charger that can be plugged into a Schuko socket using a Europlug. It provides four USB-A ports. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The insulation between the primary and the secondary circuit is inadequate. A user can access live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 62368-1 and EN 50075:
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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